Release from Closed Build Kamloops Select CommitteeMinutes – July 21, 2026Councillor Hall Recommendation: That Council: a) authorize proceeding with construction and commissioning of a three‑ice-sheet arena multiplex with library at the identified Hillside Drive location at a budget of $161.6 million (with the $4.5 million library costs to be recovered from the Thompson-Nicola Regional District) b) direct Administration to proceed with an indoor mini rink at a budget of $6.5 million c) the Corporate Services Director to update the 2026–2030 Financial Plan accordingly d) authorize Administration to bring this Committee recommendation forward to a future public Council agenda and to provide additional context for the public at that time. Note: The July 21, 2026, Closed Build Kamloops Select Committee Minutes are not attached, as they include additional content that has not been released from Closed.

Staff recommendation/action: That Council: a) authorize proceeding with construction and commissioning of a three‑ice-sheet arena multiplex with library at the identified Hillside Drive location at a budget of $161.6 million (with the $4.5 million library costs to be recovered from the Thompson-Nicola Regional District) b) direct Administration to proceed with an indoor mini rink at a budget of $6.5 million c) the Corporate Services Director to update the 2026–2030 Financial Plan accordingly d) authorize Administration to bring this Committee recommendation forward to a future public Council agenda and to provide additional context for the public at that time. Note: The July 21, 2026, Closed Build Kamloops Select Committee Minutes are not attached, as they include additional content that has not been released from Closed.